CARMEL RICKARD: ‘Hooligan’ advocate nailed for contempt
In a contempt ruling with shades of the Jacob Zuma saga, an advocate has been found to have ‘shamelessly’ failed to show respect for the courts
21 October 2021 - 05:00
A controversial advocate and his police officer client have been sentenced for contempt of court after giving the Labour Court system the runaround for years. If they don’t each pay a R50,000 fine by October 22, the police must arrest them to serve a three-month sentence.
They received a further three-month sentence, suspended on condition that they are not again found in contempt of an order by Labour Court judge Christina Prinsloo, which they had ignored...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.